Equipment Operator II - Stormwater

Anticipated Hiring Range:$26.57 - $33.77 Hourly

Full Salary Range:$26.57 - $38.53 Hourly

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges?

The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

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Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

The Stormwater Equipment Operator II performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, inspection, and construction of stormwater infrastructure and drainage systems. This position operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, performs drainage maintenance activities, supports flood response operations, and serves as a team leader for assigned projects and maintenance activities. Work includes maintenance of storm sewer systems, detention ponds, open channels, culverts, inlets, manholes, rights-of-way, and related stormwater facilities.

The position works independently and as part of a team under the general supervision of a Crew Supervisor and serves as a lead worker on a variety of stormwater maintenance projects. This role supports the City's stormwater program through proactive maintenance, emergency response, and infrastructure preservation activities.

• Current Class A or B CDL driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Flagger certification and Work Zone Traffic Control certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, tractors, or similar equipment.
• Three (3) years of experience in stormwater, drainage, utility, construction, public works, excavation, or related infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Colorado Collections Class 1 certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Colorado Collections Class 2 certification or ability to obtain within twenty four (24) months of hire.

OR

Any combination of education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential functions.

AND

Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Colorado Collections Class 3 certification or ability to obtain within thirty-six (36) months of hire.
• Five (5) years of experience in stormwater or drainage system maintenance.
• Certified Stormwater Inspector or equivalent certification.
• Confined Space Entry certification.
• Traffic Control Supervisor certification.
• Experience utilizing City Works, GIS, ArcGIS, or asset management systems.

• Advanced knowledge of stormwater infrastructure maintenance, drainage systems, culverts, channels, detention facilities, and erosion control practices.
• Knowledge of flood response operations and emergency management principles.
• Knowledge of excavation, trench safety, traffic control, and confined space entry procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in a variety of field conditions.
• Ability to read plans, maps, utility locates, and construction drawings.
• Ability to make field decisions regarding safety, weather, operational priorities, and infrastructure conditions.
• Ability to work independently and serve as a lead worker on assigned projects.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as…